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Overview |
Stevenson University | Centra College | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,507 | 212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,940 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,940 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,201 | $24,868 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,166 | $6,903 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,233 | 1 | ||
| Admitted | 4,354 | 1 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 0% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stevenson University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (3,507 students vs. 212 students)
Stevenson University vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Centra College?
- Stevenson University is 299.8% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($36,940.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 299.8% higher at Stevenson University than Centra College ($36,940.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centra College than Stevenson University ($24,868 vs. $28,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 33.1% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($11,252 vs. $14,978)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University as Centra College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 322.5% larger than aid received Centra College ($29,166 vs. $6,903)
Stevenson University vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Stevenson University .
- Centra College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Stevenson University (83.2%)
Stevenson University vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or Centra College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Centra College and Stevenson University.
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/